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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto LumièrevsHamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière is praised for its luminous display, with reviewers highlighting the Super-LumiNova on the base dial, the Globolight ring on the smoked sapphire sub-dial, and Globolight tips on the hands, creating a significant glow at night. The Grade 5 titanium case is noted as lightweight and comfortable, especially with the well-designed clasp on the luminous strap. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière to be a luminous and comfortable watch, with its glowing features enhancing legibility and nighttime appeal.

Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition

The Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Limited Edition is characterized by its substantial 48.5mm stainless steel case and a racing-inspired blue and orange colorway, featuring a reversed-panda dial with red accents. It is powered by the Caliber H-31 automatic chronograph movement, which provides a 60-hour power reserve, and offers 100 meters of water resistance. The limited edition piece, with only 150 examples produced, is priced at $2,545 USD. On balance, reviewers highlight the Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Limited Edition's bold design and robust movement as its defining attributes.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition48mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition60h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition$2,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Thickness
13.65mm
16.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Neon
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL / GL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-31
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
29
0
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$2,775
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